Terps to Face Villanova in 2014 Jimmy V Classic

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland men’s basketball team has been scheduled to take on Villanova in the 20th annual Jimmy V Men’s Basketball Classic doubleheader on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

ESPN will televise both games from New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, beginning with Villanova vs. Maryland at 7 p.m. and followed by Indiana vs. Louisville at 9 p.m. It marks Maryland’s first appearance in the Jimmy V Classic.

The Terrapins are 1-4 all-time against the Wildcats, meeting just two times since 1986 (2009, 2011). Villanova won the last meeting, 74-66, in the BB&T Classic on Jan. 15, 2011.

The early-season event will conclude the eighth annual Jimmy V Week, a weeklong initiative across multiple ESPN platforms and programs featuring special content to help raise funds for cancer research. In seven years, Jimmy V Week has generated $8,246,000 in total contributions for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, including a record-setting number of $1,827,000 in 2013.

Villanova earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament this season, falling to eventual Final Four program, UConn. The Wildcats finished the season 29-5 with a 16-2 mark in conference play.

Tickets for the Jimmy V Classic will go on sale at a later date this fall. Ticket prices range from $15-$275and will be available for purchase at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone at (866) 858-0008 and online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.thegarden.com.

About The V Foundation

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has funded more than $115 million in cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Board. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.